LAHORE: A fire broke out in the Eye Ward of Jinnah Hospital Lahore on Saturday following a reported electrical short circuit, according to the hospital administration.
Fire Brought Under Control
The hospital administration said the fire was brought completely under control and no patient was harmed. Hospital staff responded promptly and managed to control the fire within approximately 10 minutes.
Fire-Safety Review Ordered at Health Facilities
The incident comes about a month after the Punjab government ordered a fresh review of fire-safety arrangements at public-sector health facilities, including firefighting equipment and emergency exits.
